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Samuel Richards

Biography

Full name of worker at H.M. Factory Gretna (and any other names they are known by) : Samuel Richards
Gender: Male
Date and place of birth: 1894, Ruabon, Denbighshire
Date and Place of Death: January 1935, place unknown
Nationality: Welsh
Childhood: Youngest of 3
Parents: Samuel and Elizabeth nee Ellis
Parents occupations: Coal miner hewer
Schools / universities attended and years of attendance: N/K
Occupation: Colliery worker
Place of residence at Gretna:N/K
Marital status: Married – possibly twice
Children: At least 2
Travels: N/K
Awards/recognitions: N/K
Positions held: N/K
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Samuel Richards 1894-1935

Samuel Richards was born in 1894 at Ruabon, Denbighshire to Samuel Richards and Elizabeth nee Ellis

1901 – 4 Paddock Row, Ruabon. Youngest of 3. Father a coal miner hewer.

1911 – underground labourer aged 17. Stepmother of 3 years – Susan. 4 Paddock Row, Ruabon.

WW1 employed at Gretna

22nd December 1919- married Kate Clutton at Ruabon. Samuel a collier.

1921- Samuel, Winifred and Winfred Margaret are on this record. Samuel and ex Gretna worker. Winfred his second wife although no clear evidence.

January 1935 – died aged 42

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